Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Hot 100 TB RA-GRS US DOD Central
This Microsoft Azure service provides 100 TB of reserved hot storage capacity in the US DOD Central region, ensuring consistent performance and cost predictability for your critical data.
- Predictable Performance: Guarantees 100 TB of hot storage access for consistent application performance.
- Cost Optimization: Locks in pricing for 1 year, reducing expenditure compared to pay-as-you-go for high-volume storage.
- Regulatory Compliance: Meets specific data residency and access requirements for US Department of Defense environments.
- High Availability: Leverages RA-GRS for redundancy and durability, protecting against data loss.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Microsoft Azure Reserved Capacity subscription for 100 TB of Hot tier storage, specifically provisioned within the US DOD Central region and utilizing Redundant access Geo-redundant storage (RA-GRS). It guarantees a fixed amount of high-performance storage for a one-year term, ensuring your data is readily accessible for demanding workloads.
Businesses with significant data storage needs, particularly those operating within or serving US Department of Defense requirements, will benefit from this solution. It is ideal for organizations that require consistent access to large volumes of frequently used data, such as large databases, active application data, or frequently accessed files, fitting seamlessly into their existing Azure infrastructure.
- Guaranteed Capacity: Secures 100 TB of dedicated hot storage space.
- Cost Savings: Provides a discounted rate compared to on-demand pricing for a 1-year commitment.
- Performance Assurance: Ensures low latency access for frequently accessed data.
- Geographic Specificity: Deployed in the US DOD Central region to meet data residency and compliance needs.
- Enhanced Durability: Utilizes RA-GRS for data protection across multiple geographic locations.
Secure your critical data with predictable performance and cost for your US DOD Central Azure environment.
What This Enables
Enable consistent access to large datasets
Enable teams to maintain high-performance access to large, frequently used datasets for critical business applications. This ensures applications remain responsive and operational without performance bottlenecks.
cloud-native applications, data analytics platforms, large database hosting
Streamline data storage cost management
Streamline data storage cost management by committing to a fixed capacity and price for one year. This provides budget predictability and avoids unexpected overages associated with fluctuating on-demand storage usage.
budget-conscious IT departments, long-term project planning, financial forecasting
Automate compliance with data residency
Automate compliance with strict data residency and redundancy requirements by deploying storage in the US DOD Central region with RA-GRS. This ensures data is stored and protected according to specific government mandates.
government contracting, defense industry operations, regulated data environments
Key Features
100 TB Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a fixed amount of hot storage, ensuring consistent performance for your most accessed data.
RA-GRS Redundancy
Provides high durability and availability by replicating data across multiple geographic locations.
US DOD Central Region
Meets specific data residency and compliance requirements for US Department of Defense related workloads.
1-Year Term Commitment
Offers cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go and provides predictable budgeting for storage expenses.
Hot Tier Storage
Optimized for frequent access, providing low latency and high throughput for active data.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service directly addresses the data residency, security, and performance requirements mandated for US Department of Defense and other government workloads, ensuring compliance with specific regional and regulatory standards.
Defense & National Security
Provides the necessary secure, high-performance, and geographically specific storage solutions required for sensitive defense applications and data, ensuring operational continuity and compliance.
Finance & Insurance
Offers the high availability and data durability needed for financial data, coupled with the ability to meet specific data residency requirements for regulated financial operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports the need for secure, compliant, and readily accessible storage of sensitive patient data and research information, ensuring adherence to HIPAA and other relevant regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Reserved Capacity for storage?
Reserved Capacity allows you to pre-purchase a specific amount of storage capacity for a one-year term at a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. It guarantees that capacity will be available when you need it.
What does RA-GRS mean for storage redundancy?
RA-GRS stands for Redundant access Geo-redundant storage. It means your data is replicated to a secondary region for disaster recovery, and also provides read access to that secondary data, enhancing durability and availability.
Why is the US DOD Central region significant?
This region is specifically designed to meet the stringent data residency, security, and compliance requirements of the US Department of Defense and other government entities.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.